ST. LOUIS – Monday morning, we’re following the latest developments after an officer-involved shooting in south St. Louis.
This happened just after 2:00 a.m. Police say that a group of teens were trying to steal a car. An off-duty officer came out to confront them. One suspect shot at the officer and the officer returned fire and was able to detain one of the suspects. The others took off.
Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene at the intersection of Hartford Street and Alfred Avenue, not far from Tower Grove Park. Evidence markers on the ground following the harrowing encounter can still be seen.
One suspect is in custody at this hour.
The others took off in a white Hyundai Sonata; the officer was not injured. Right now, it’s unknown if any of the suspects were struck. The Force Investigation Unit has been called in. which happens any time an officer is involved in a shooting.
“Teens this hour of the night getting involved in anything is not good,” Lt. Bill March expressed. “I wish there was something better they could be doing, like sleeping at this time. All we can do is respond and try and curb and get the parents involved to try to monitor their kids, keep ’em at home, keep ’em safe.”
FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
